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What could be better than enjoying a long, lazy afternoon in the garden on a summer’s day? A garden is a real feature of any home and the perfect place to spend many happy hours with your family and friends. When summer comes along, many homeowners turn their attention to their outdoor space and look for ways to transform it in preparation for the new season. Of course, a garden can be enjoyed at any time of the year, but there is something extra special about the summertime and the carefree vibe that it creates. The summer offers the most opportunity to get into the garden and make the best use of it, whether it is relaxing with a refreshing drink and reading a magazine, or hosting a garden party for your loved ones.
Make the most of your outdoor space, by thinking of it as an extra room, rather than an add-on. Switching up your thinking to consider your garden in this way can help you to see it differently and understand how the space can be best used. Try thinking about how you like to spend time in the garden. What do you like doing? What do you think your garden lacks? This will help you to come up with a plan to transform your yard into the most useable space to suit your needs.
Fabulous Furniture
No garden is complete without some stylish seating. Your patio furniture is one of the main focal points in your yard over the summer months, so it is vital to pick a style that you love. Shop around to see which garden furniture will best fit in your space and pick out styles that will accommodate your guests comfortably when you entertain outside.
As well as being stylish, your garden furniture will also need to super comfortable too. Those lazy days in the sunshine won’t be quite so relaxing if your furniture is uncomfortable. To up the comfort levels further, don’t forget to choose pillows that match your style.
This old wicker bench was transformed with yellow paint (Vintage Rocker Drab to Fab). If you search around, you can furnish your outdoor space with secondhand finds!
Beautiful Plants
If you are planning to get your green thumb ready for some gardening this summer, don’t forget to consider how the plants that you choose will hold up in the heat. Do your research and pick out plants and flowers that are right for the conditions in your garden. Plants in pots and containers are a great choice as you can move them if needed to put them in the shade.
Finishing Touches
Decorative features don’t need to be reserved for interior design; your outside space can enjoy some decorative touches too. From water features to garden ornaments, colorful pots, through to outdoor artwork, there are plenty of decorative options available to bring some extra personality into your garden. Adding these finishing touches helps to add extra interest to your outdoor space, and also allows you to incorporate your unique taste to your newly transformed garden. The final thing to do is to sit back and admire your hard work.
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